Printer guide
Best filament for the Creality Ender 3 V3 SE
What the Creality Ender 3 V3 SE can print, what needs an upgrade, and the cheapest in-stock reels of each material on Amazon UK and Eryone UK.
- materials out of the box
- 3 of 11
- max hotend
- 260°C
- max bed
- 100°C
- build volume (mm)
- 220×220×250
Buy the Creality Ender 3 V3 SE
Good for PLA, PETG and TPU.
"Usual" is what it has cost over the last 90 days, from our own price checks.
Ready to print for £209.78
- Printer£149.00
- PLA: JAYO PLA 3D Printing Filament 1.75 mm, 4-Pack 4.4 kg Black£34.19
- PETG: TECBEARS PETG Filament 1.75mm Bundle 4KG, High Strength & Toughness 3D Printer Filament, Good Layer Adhesion PETG, Dimensional Accuracy +/- 0.02mm, 4Pack, 1kg per Spool(Black, White, Blue, Red)£26.59
Today's prices: the printer, the cheapest PLA and PETG that print on it.
What it costs to run
About 2p an hour in electricity and 4p in wear: £16.00 a year, before filament.
From its typical power draw (80 W) and expected lifespan (5,000 hours). Change the rate to your tariff's. Cost a print
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What the Creality Ender 3 V3 SE can print
| PLA | Prints out of the box | 190-230°C | 35-60°C | Rarely needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLA Glow | Needs a hardened nozzle | 210-240°C | 35-60°C | Rarely needed |
| PLA-CF | Needs a hardened nozzle | 210-240°C | 35-60°C | Rarely needed |
| PETG | Prints out of the box | 230-260°C | 65-85°C | 65°C, 6 h |
| PETG-CF | Needs a hardened nozzle | 240-270°C | 65-85°C | 65°C, 6 h |
| ABS | Needs an enclosure | 240-270°C | 90-110°C | Rarely needed |
| ABS-CF | Needs an enclosure | 250-280°C | 90-110°C | Rarely needed |
| ASA | Needs an enclosure | 240-270°C | 90-110°C | Rarely needed |
| Nylon | Needs an enclosure | 240-270°C | 40-90°C | 80°C, 10 h |
| TPU | Prints out of the box | 210-240°C | 30-50°C | 70°C, 8 h |
| PC | Needs an enclosure | 250-270°C | 90-105°C | 80°C, 8 h |
Temperatures are typical starting points from manufacturers' data sheets; the range on the reel always wins.
Price drops that print on the Creality Ender 3 V3 SE
Below their usual price over the last 90 days, from our own price history, besides the cheapest reels listed below.
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Cheapest PLA for the Creality Ender 3 V3 SE
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Cheapest PETG for the Creality Ender 3 V3 SE
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Cheapest TPU for the Creality Ender 3 V3 SE
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Cheapest PLA+ for the Creality Ender 3 V3 SE
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Cheapest PLA Matte for the Creality Ender 3 V3 SE
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Cheapest PLA Silk for the Creality Ender 3 V3 SE
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Cheapest PETG Translucent for the Creality Ender 3 V3 SE
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With a hardened nozzle fitted
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Filament dryers for TPU
They reach 70°C, the drying temperature it needs.
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Choosing filament for the Creality Ender 3 V3 SE
The Creality Ender 3 V3 SE has hotend up to 260°C, bed up to 100°C, an open frame and a brass nozzle as standard. That decides which filaments it prints well as it comes, and which need an upgrade first.
Out of the box it handles PLA, PETG and TPU. The lists below are the cheapest of each in stock on Amazon UK and Eryone UK right now, sorted by price per kilogram and filtered to the right diameter.
ABS, ABS-CF, ASA, Nylon and PC warp and split in a draught, so on an open-frame printer like the Creality Ender 3 V3 SE they need an enclosure.
PLA Glow, PLA-CF, PETG-CF and ABS-CF are abrasive and wear out the brass nozzle the Creality Ender 3 V3 SE comes with; fit a hardened steel nozzle first.
An enclosure or a draught-free room helps with larger PETG prints.
An enclosure or a draught-free room helps with larger PETG-CF prints.
Temperatures are typical starting points from manufacturers' data sheets. The range printed on the reel always wins, because it varies between brands and colours.
Common questions
What is the best filament for the Creality Ender 3 V3 SE?
PLA for most prints: it prints on the Creality Ender 3 V3 SE as it comes, barely warps and is the cheapest to buy (the cheapest reel in stock on Amazon UK and Eryone UK is £7.12/kg right now). For parts that need more strength, heat resistance or flex, it also prints PETG and TPU without upgrades.
Can the Creality Ender 3 V3 SE print ABS?
Not as it comes. ABS warps and splits in a draught; the Creality Ender 3 V3 SE is an open-frame printer, so it needs an enclosure.
Can the Creality Ender 3 V3 SE print ASA?
Not as it comes. ASA warps and splits in a draught; the Creality Ender 3 V3 SE is an open-frame printer, so it needs an enclosure.
Can the Creality Ender 3 V3 SE print PETG?
Yes. PETG prints on the Creality Ender 3 V3 SE as it comes: set the nozzle to 230-260°C and the bed to 65-85°C. An enclosure or a draught-free room helps with larger PETG prints.
Can the Creality Ender 3 V3 SE print TPU?
Yes. TPU prints on the Creality Ender 3 V3 SE as it comes: set the nozzle to 210-240°C and the bed to 30-50°C.
Can the Creality Ender 3 V3 SE print Nylon?
Not as it comes. Nylon warps and splits in a draught; the Creality Ender 3 V3 SE is an open-frame printer, so it needs an enclosure.
Can the Creality Ender 3 V3 SE print PC?
Not as it comes. PC warps and splits in a draught; the Creality Ender 3 V3 SE is an open-frame printer, so it needs an enclosure.
Can the Creality Ender 3 V3 SE print carbon fibre filament?
Only after fitting a hardened steel nozzle. Carbon fibre, glass fibre and glow-in-the-dark filaments quickly wear out the brass nozzle it comes with.
Do I need a filament dryer for the Creality Ender 3 V3 SE?
Not for PLA, but TPU soaks up moisture from the air and print stringy and weak when wet. A dryer that reaches 70°C covers it; the drying chart has the time for each.
How big can the Creality Ender 3 V3 SE print?
Up to 220 × 220 × 250 mm. For a big print, check the slicer's filament estimate against what is left on the reel before you start.
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